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Florian "Venom" Kohler (Trickshot artist):

"I've play a lot with my friends this beautiful game (ScratchBall), and the result is awesome: in 5 hours the beginners can approximately mastered a basic draw ... so keep it up, I'm sure this game will be be a success!!"

* SBB would like to thank Mr. Kohler for using ScratchBall Billiard Balls in his new video. They add a touch of class to any pool table.

RUNOUT MEDIA just released a high quality video featuring the trickshot artistry of Florian VENOM Kohler. This video enters a promising new era for artistic pool. See the trailer at RUNOUT MEDIA

With over 160 advanced trick shots, which include difficult shots like Quintuplet masse shots and a 24 foot two-rail jump shot, this video is certainly worth purchasing.

Generation Pool posts Venom/ScratchBall "Masse Attack" video.

Florian Kohlers 53rd trickshot video. Keep them coming.
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Pool & Billiard Magazine:

"I checked out your site and it looks like you've got a powerful idea. I love something that promotes pool, helps people play better, and can also be a viable business. Win, win, win."
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11/16/08 THE ARTISTIC CUP II

Creativity has always been our softspot. It generates excitement and gives new blood to industries. This years Artistic Cup II, promoted by Tom "Dr. Cue" Rossman (front) was no dissappointment. Dan "Deadeye" Taylor received the grand prize with 208 out of 240 possible points.

( Overall winners listed from left to right )
Chris Kelly, Jamey Gray, Dan Taylor, Nick Nikolaidis, Andy Segal, Chris Woodrum.

( Medal winners listed from left to right )
- Florian Kohler won 1 of 2 Sportsmanship Medals by vote of the players.
- Steve Lillis, Jamey Gray, Dan Taylor, Chris Woodrum, Chris Kelly & Andy Segal all won Discipline Medals. ( Chris Woodrum won the other Sportsmanship Medal by vote of the directors )

SBB donated a set of ScratchBall billiard balls which was won in a drawing by Bruce "The Big Guy" Barthelette. Paul "Book-Em" Danno won the ScratchBall poster.

See video highlights from Artistic Cup II.

Also see article from Inside Pool Magazine.

Bruce "The Big Guy" Barthelette

HINTS

1. For greater action, play ScratchBall on a fast carom felt. Because ScratchBall has many artistic shots, a faster felt will give more control when you execute those trick shots.

2. For a higher score, at the end of a game, try to keep at least 2 black balls in play along with the dead ball. Then, go for the 10 point plays.

3. For the average pool player a standard 7' pool tables up the level of excitement.

4. To increase your skill level, focus more on how you scratch the cue ball and less on where you want to pocket the object ball. Ultimately, you want to do both, but when learning, this method will give you the feel of the game much quicker.

5. A softer more deliberate shot will give you better results. Think it through. Carefully calculate your moves. Many, when they first start playing ScratchBall, will just smack the ball around as hard as they can hoping for an accidental scratch. This may work at times but your overall score will be lower and it will never give you that adrenelin rush from accomplishing a great shot.

ScratchBall left english

Scratch in the side pocket with object ball in the corner. 5 point shot.

ScratchBall end game

Ending the game with a 10-point shot.